What were the major differences between Republicans and Democrats?

Discuss Reconstruction. How was it a “tragic era?” What were some examples of the successes and failures of Reconstruction? What were the roles of Andrew Johnson and Radical Republicans in Reconstruction? Would Reconstruction have been different if Abraham Lincoln had not been assassinated? How did Reconstruction pave the way for the modern civil rights movement? How has the historiography on Reconstruction changed?
2. Discuss the American Frontier. How did the legend of the American West differ from the reality? How did the Native American Indian tribes respond to westward expansion? Who were some notable Western figures who influenced our perceptions of the American West?
3. Discuss the Gilded Age. What were the major differences between Republicans and Democrats? What were examples of corruption during this period? What factors led to conflict between business and labor? Which side did the federal government tend to support in these disputes? Why?
Discuss U.S. foreign policy from 1898-1914. What factors motivated American foreign policy? What were the major turning points in U.S. foreign policy during this time? Who were the leaders during this time and what are some examples of their policies?

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